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  • Education
| July 5, 2019

The transforming power of medical education

By Jeff Carlton There was a time when Linda Siy, MD, was a Missouri girl through and through. She was born and raised in Independence, Mo., famous as the home of President Harry Truman and the launching point for covered-wagon...

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  • On Campus
| July 3, 2019

UNTHSC to close July 4 for Independence Day

The UNT Health Science Center, all clinics staffed by UNT Health physicians, and the Fitness Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019, for the Independence Day holiday. The Lewis Library will be open, with abbreviated hours on July 3...

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  • Patient Care
| July 2, 2019

UNTHSC and TCU develop new online tool for new moms’ health questions

By Sally Crocker  Because a mother’s health is so important to that of her baby, a team from UNT Health Science Center has joined with TCU’s Harris College of Nursing and families across Tarrant County to develop a new online...

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  • Education
| June 24, 2019

First TCOM alums accepted into prestigious pediatric cancer fellowship

By Alex Branch Two 2016 UNT Health Science Center graduates will begin prestigious pediatric cancer fellowships this summer in Dallas. Morgan Coleman, DO, and Chelsee Greer, DO, are the first Texas College of...

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  • Education
| June 20, 2019

International trip an empathetic experience for PT students

By Alex Branch   Treating impoverished people in Costa Rica gave UNT Health Science Center physical therapy students real-life lessons in compassion and the diverse needs of others. Nine first- and second-year students helped treat and provide health education to...

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  • Community
| June 18, 2019

Day of service gives Medical Science students a sense of community

By Jan Jarvis Before ever taking their first class, Medical Science students had donated 800 hours of service to the community at 11 area organizations. “In a single day, they made new friends and practiced all of our values,” said...

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  • Research
| June 14, 2019

Musician saves her career, with a little help from UNTHSC

By Jan Jarvis   As a musician, Sarah Dunbar never imagined she would one day be leaning over a cadaver studying facial muscles. Yet, that is exactly where the University of North Texas College of Music graduate student found herself...

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  • Research
| June 14, 2019

Researcher studies the impact of space on the human eye

By Jan Jarvis Vision loss is one of the risks astronauts face when they return from space flights. Called Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome or SANS, the condition is characterized by swelling in the optic nerve head. Other ocular abnormalities of...

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  • Community
| June 14, 2019

Trisha Yearwood to headline Legends Concert

By Kerry Gunnels Grammy award-winning singer, actress, author and chef Trisha Yearwood will be the featured artist for this year’s Legends Concert Series, UNT Health Science Center’s signature fundraising event. The benefit, presented by Chase and J.P. Morgan, will take...

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  • Community
| June 6, 2019

FitSteps for Life offers health rewards for cancer patients

By Jan Jarvis FitSteps for Life at UNTHSC Learn more about how to participate in FitSteps for Life at UNT Health Science Center. Learn More Before she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Candice Stinnett had never been to...